Platform sandals in transparent plastic and black feathers Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Platform sandals in transparent plastic and black feathers
Platform sandals in transparent plastic and black feathers Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Platform sandals in transparent plastic and black feathers
CHANEL black & white 11S FRINGE & FEATHER TWEED Skirt 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel skirt in black and white tweed composed of viscose (45%), cotton (25%), nylon (23%) and wool (7%).
CHANEL 11K$ Runway Sequin Tweed Jacket with Feather Accents 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
• A discreet CC logo charm at the pocket — a small emblem that functions like a signature seal, quietly verifying the house code without shouting •The jacket maintains a classic C...
CHANEL black wool 20A FEATHER TRIM GLITTER VELVET Skirt 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel skirt in black sheared glitter velvet wool (100%), finished with delicate ostrich feather trim.
CHANEL black white cotton 11S FEATHER & FRINGE TRIM TWEED Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jacket in black and white tweed composed of viscose (45%), cotton (25%), nylon (23%) and wool (7%).
CHANEL black wool 24C LOS ANGELES SEQUIN & FEATHER Sweater 34 XS/S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel sweater in black wool (70%), polyester (22%), polyamide (7%), and metal polyester (1%) brings a playful elegance to any look.
Rare Chanel Metiers D'Art 2020 White Black Embellished Feather 20A Mini Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Created by the legendary atelier Lesage, this rare mini skirt is entirely covered in delicate ivory feathers, printed with bold black Chanel emblems: camellias, interlocking Cs, “CHA...
Custom Made Chanel Tweed Fabric Autumnal-Toned Turban w Feathers & Fringed Knots
By Suzanne Couture Millinery
Located in Gresham, OR
Custom Made Chanel Wool & Gold Lurex Flecked Tweed Fabric Autumnal-Toned Turban w Feathers & Fringed Knot "Berry" Trim: Suzanne Couture Millinery fashioned this exquisite padded and ...
Chanel Grey Charms Silk Shawl Brand New
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This piece shows different jewelry pieces like the chain with the Chanel charm, the feather chain or the green stones.
Custom Made Chanel Tweed Fabric Floppy Wide Brim Hat w Rounded Crown & Feathers
By Suzanne Couture Millinery
Located in Gresham, OR
Tweed fabric flowers w feather and embroidered knot centers. Chanel bronze silk logo "CC" fabric lining.
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2020 Runway Lemarie laser cut feather dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
The dress is made with Chanel-owned Lemarie feather savoir faire house. Fully made from genuine black feather that has been laser cut and hand applique to resemble texture of rose pe...
Chanel Ostrich Feather Vintage Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Turn heads with this gorgeous CHANEL beige satin frame with beige ostrich feathers throughout, matte gold-tone hardware, interlocking CC's beaded throughout, chain handles, gold meta...
Exceptional Chanel Hand Embroidered Ostrich Feather Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel black cashmere blend hand embroidered ostrich feather jacket.
Rare Emerald Green Feather with Black Glitter Rose Hat by Chanel
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Haute Couture Emerald Green Feather Hat with Center Black Glitter Rose designed by Chanel in the 1980's.Perfect for an Evening Out.
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H 4.25 in W 1.25 in L 8.5 in
Chanel Wallet on Clutch Butterfly Feather & Sequin Chain 3ccty71417 Cross Body
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: 21357069 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 8.5" Width: 1.25" Height: 4.25" Shoulder strap drop: 22.5" OVERALL ...
Rare Chanel CC Logo Rabbit Felt Hat and Feather Size M / Like New
By Chanel
Located in VERGT, FR
Genuine feathers and rabbit Felt Hat Light pink / color salmon Size : M or diameter intérieur 55 /55 .5 cm or 21.66" Hat Dimensions : 40 x 43 cm or 15.74 x 16.92" Sorry no box Cha...
Chanel Haute Couture black egret-feather and silk ribbon headdress
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Newark, DE
Chanel haute Couture, by Karl Lagerfeld, circa 1984 Black crinoline-and-aigrette-feather coiffure.
1990s CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE smocked chiffon and ostrich feathers evening coat
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Newark, DE
CHANEL, by Karl LAGERFELD, haute couture, circa 1990.
Chanel Runway Cognac Leather Causse Gloves with Lemarié Feathers, Pre-Fall 2013
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Chanel Runway "Dress to KIlt Collection", Pre-Fall 2013, cognac lambskin leather Causse gloves with lace trim featuring Lemarié, Feather cuffs and button closure.
Chanel Black Cashmere Feather Embroidered Turtleneck
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Chanel turtleneck jumper was crafted in France from black cashmere-silk blend.
CHANEL Blue Quilted Puffer Jacket with Feather Trim
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Blue Quilted Silk Puffer Jacket with Feather Trim Age: 1997 Made In France Materials: 100% Silk Features Elastic Waist and Feather Trim Maked Size: 38 US Size: 6 ...
Chanel One Shoulder wool crepe dress with Feather Detail
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black wool crepe one shoulder dress with Egret feather detail at shoulder.
Chanel Arctic Ice Collection Feathered Cashmere Dress 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL ARCTIC ICE Collection — Cashmere Fluffy Dress By Karl Lagerfeld ~ A vision born from frost-kissed silence, this Chanel dress from ARCTIC ICE Collection is a tactile ode to g...
CHANEL 11K$ Runway Sequin Tweed Jacket with Feather Accents 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Sequinned Lesage Tweed Jacket with Feather Hem Accent — Spring 2011 Runway, Karl Lagerfeld
Chanel 04C Top Ivory Feather Light Cashmere 44/ 10 nwt
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Chanel shirt 04C feather light ivory cashmere. Gorgeous V neck knit detail short sleeve.
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H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in
2019 Chanel White Quilted Lambskin & Feather Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL White Quilted Lambskin & Feather Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3289 Serial Number: 28911462 Age (Circa): 2019 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity...
Black knit oversize cashmere cardigan with white feathers "CC" CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black knit oversize cashmere cardigan with white feathers "CC" on the front. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front + on the pockets. Oversize
Chanel 07C Jacket Feather Light Silk Faille 42 / 8 znew
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Chanel 07C silk faille jacket. Stunning jet black silk taffeta sporty jacket with ruffle detail. 7 Button single breast. Open work buttons have a CC center. Man...
CHANEL NWT Red/White Tweed Top & Skirt W. Feathers RT. $7365
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL NWT Red/White Tweed Top & Skirt W. Feathers RT. $7365 Age: 2011 Made in France Materials: 66% nylon, 34% polyester.
CHANEL 04C top lavender ivory trim feather light cashmere NWT 42
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic CHANEL 04C feather light lavender cashmere top. Gorgeous V neck knit detail short sleeve.
Chanel White w/ Red Polka Dot Chiffon Dress w/ Feather Wrap
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an absolutely darling dress from Chanel. It is made of a 100% silk chiffon fabric, with a white with red polka dot print.
Chanel Clutch Silk Bag in Black and White Feathers, 2011
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Clutch style bag in quilted silk and black and white feathers.
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Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld silk chiffon evening dress with feathers, cr 2009
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
▪ Chanel evening dress ▪ Designed by Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Ivory silk chiffon ▪ Rooster feather trim ▪ Loose fit ▪ FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4 ▪ Cruise 2009 ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Made in France
Chanel feather clutch bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Covered in an array of wispy feathers to create a beautiful movement, This pre-owned Chanel clutch from the years 2000- 2002 is the perfect accessory for a glamorous night out.
Chanel Butterfly Feather & Sequin Chain Clutch 3CCTTY71417
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: 21357069 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 8.5" Width: 1.25" Height: 4.25" Shoulder strap drop: 22.5" OVERALL ...
Magnificent Chanel Black Feather Vintage Collectors Hat with Tags 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The height of chic is this magnificent Chanel hat covered in black feathers. The feathers move and sway with you.
CHANEL 23A Runway white turkey feather black cashmere sweater FR38 M
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 23A Runway white turkey feather black cashmere sweater FR38 M Reference: AAWC/A01302 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Collection: 23A - Runway Material: Cashmere, Feathe...
Unique Piece - CHANEL Mesh & Tulle Evening Skirt with Feather Trimming 38
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
An exceptional CHANEL evening skirt A true CHANEL signature item that will last you for many years A unique piece created from finest black tulle and mesh fabric Lined with softest ...
Chanel 2005A Layered Black Tulle & Silk Pleated Skirt with Ostrich Feather Hem
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 2005A layered black tulle and silk pleated skirt with ostrich feather 40 marked size 40.
Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium, crafted from black quilted lambskin leather, features leather top handles, woven-in leather chain straps with leather ...
Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Calfskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 5", Width 7.5", Depth 4" Designer: Chanel Model: Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Calfskin Small Item Number: 46...
Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Calfskin Large presented in the brand's Spring/Summer 2016 Act 1 Collection balance the brand's penchant for timeless design ...
Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Calfskin Large presented in the brand's Spring/Summer 2016 Act 1 Collection balance the brand's penchant for timeless design ...
Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Chanel Model: Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 10.5", Width 12", Depth 6", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Chanel Model: Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium Ext...
Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 10.5", Width 12", Depth 6", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Chanel Model: Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium Ext...
Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8", Width 12", Depth 6", Strap Drop 11.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Lambskin M...
Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Calfskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 9", Width 14", Depth 7", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Chanel Model: Feather Weight Bowling Bag Quilted Calf...
Chanel New - Ostrich Feather Crossbody Shoulder Bag Black White CC Silver Chain
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Brand NEW: Chanel - Feather Embellished Bag Color: Black / Red / White Material: Feather ------------------------------------------------------------ Details: - lon...
Chanel Maison Lemarié Magenta Feather hat
By Chanel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Chanel magenta feather hat from Lemarié metier in orgiginal Chanel Hat Box 21" circumfrence
Chanel Chain Strap Pochette Ostrich Feather
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Chain Strap Pochette Ostrich Feather is perfect for night outs.
Chanel Chain Strap Pochette Ostrich Feather
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Chain Strap Pochette Ostrich Feather is perfect for night outs.
Chanel Ostrich Feather Handbag, NOS with tags
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel Orange Ostrich Feather Handbag with CC Logo Beading Gold Leather Lining New Old Stock, Tags attached Comes with box and dust bag Exotic slice of feather heaven!!!
Chanel Chain Strap Shoulder Bag Ostrich Feather
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Chain Strap Shoulder Bag Ostrich Feather is perfect for night outs.
Chanel Chain Strap Shoulder Bag Ostrich Feather
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Chain Strap Shoulder Bag Ostrich Feather is perfect for night outs.
Chanel 2010 Feather Trimmed Rabbit Felt Fedora Small
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 2010 feather trimmed rabbit felt fedora. Pink.
Chanel 11P Pink Silk Feather $16K Runway Dress Unworn
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel 2011 Spring pink silk runway dress with black tulle under-dress. New with tags - unworn with original $16,545.00 price. Tagged size 40 (USA 8). Garment measures 36" at bust, r...
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H 4 in W 7.5 in D 1 in
Alluring Chanel Quilted Lambskin Crossbody Bag Embellished with Ostrich Feathers
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Introduced during the Chanel Spring 2011 Runway show, this bag has become a highly-coveted collectible!
Chanel 13A Edinburg Grey Wool and Ostrich Feather Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel 2013 fall runway Edinburg collection skirt suit.
Chanel Haute Couture Feathered Silk Shoes
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Early 1980s Chanel haute couture silk shoes with detachable feathered silk bows.
Chanel Silk Clock Print With Long Sleeves & Belt Sash
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Time does fly when you're wearing this Chanel vintage clocks and jeweled feathers top. The silk print also contains CC logo emblems throughout.
Chanel Champagne Feather and Bead Embellished Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Chanel Champagne Feather and Bead Embellished Evening Bag.
Chanel 2010 Feather Trimmed Rabbit Felt Fedora Small
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 2010 feather trimmed rabbit felt fedora. Pink.
Chanel Maison Lemarié Feather Trim Fantasy Tweed Fringed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Remarkable feather trimmed jacket by Karl Lagerfeld fro Chanel.
Chanel Maison Lemarié Feather Trim Fantasy Tweed Fringed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Remarkable feather trimmed jacket by Karl Lagerfeld fro Chanel.
Chanel 13A Edinburg Grey Wool and Ostrich Feather Runway Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel 2013 fall runway Edinburg collection skirt.
Chanel Navy Blue Patent Leather Feathered Laser Cut Cropped Jacket SZ 36
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique jacket to make a bold statement to an outfit. Intricate feathered laser cut detail on leather with a glossy patent finish. Wide peak lapels. 3/4 sleeves. Hits at waist. Padded...
Stunning Rare Rare Chanel CC Logo Rabbit Felt Hat and Feather Black Size M
By Chanel
Located in VERGT, FR
STUNNING Chanel Hat ! CC Logo Rabbit Felt Hat and Feather Color hat : navy blue / dark blue Feather : blue and black Cap dimensions without feathers : L 27 x H 15 cm Dimensions ...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
$906
Size: 40 on tag but fit 38/ M
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with silver metal buckle. on the left side. Main fabric composition: 90% wool, 10% nylon. Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Cut-work. SIZE 40...
Fox Fur Shearling Leather Jacket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This jacket is made of soft brown tuscany lamb shearling with fox fur We offer more exclusive fur /winter items, view our frontstore. Details: Made of brown soft quality shearling...
Marc Jacobs Late 90s Sz 8 Gold Metal Link Column Evening Gown Runway Dress Gown
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare late 1990s–early 2000s Marc Jacobs gold metal-link vintage evening gown featuring a fluid cowl neckline and long, slinky column silhouette that skims the body like liquid metal....
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
$299Sale Price|62% Off
Size: 40
NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Lurex Palazzo Wide Leg Pants Trousers 40
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
MISSONI LUREX PALAZZO PANTS A timeless and elegant piece - so versatile that it is stunning on a night, elegant at daytime and cozy worn as loungewear. Missoni signature piece ...
$14,172
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lamb & Twill Jacquard Cropped Jacket, FW 2006
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano cropped jacket from the Fall-Winter 2006 collection in deep burgundy. Constructed with hair-on lamb forming a wide shawl collar and overlapping front ...
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
NWT's D&G DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Black Lace Long Dress
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Leonardo, NJ
D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Jet black Lace Stretchy Semi-sheer IT40 NWT's, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: length 52, pit to pit 16 to 18, smallest of ...
Gianni Versace New Vintage Cashmere Colorblock American Flag Sweater
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cashmere American flag sweater from Gianni Versace. It has a flag on the front and back with red and white stripes crossing the chest, back and one sleeve and the white st...
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
$8,246Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Mini Shearling Flap Bag Brown Lambskin Brushed Gold Hardware Furry Coco
By Chanel
Located in West Chester, PA
CHANEL This Chanel Mini Shearling Flap Bag is of dark brown lambskin leather and beige shearling with brushed gold Hardware, featuring a mixture of signature diamond quilted lambskin...
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
The rare looks nabbed by the pop star’s stylist are perfectly in tune with her new song, “Chanel.”
The artists put fresh spins on pieces from the ’90s and early aughts.
Hailey Bieber, Chase Sui Wonders and Kendall Jenner are among the stars recontextualizing the look.
The vintage piece was worn by Jamie Lee Curtis nearly 40 years ago.
This cheeky accessory is seriously fun.
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
It might not be as practical as a pair of mittens, but for something that looks this good, practicality really doesn't matter.
Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.